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Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board

2007Movie1 h 30 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, uplifting family movie about sports and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

He's Back! And Catching More Waves!

Johnny Kapahala, a teen snowboarding champion from Vermont, returns to Oahu, Hawaii, for the wedding of his hero -- his grandfather, local surf legend Johnny Tsunami -- and to catch a few famous Kauai waves. When Johnny arrives, he meets his new family including "Uncle Chris" (the 12-year-old son of his new step-grandmother) who resents the upcoming marriage. Chris's only interest is to join a mountain boarding crew led by a teenage bully. When Johnny's grandfather and his new wife open a surf shop that also caters to mountain boarders, they are soon embroiled in a turf war with a rival shop owner who wants to shut their business down.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly
  • Teen Sports Adventure
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Sequel
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Hawaii Setting
  • Mountain Boarding
  • Lighthearted Conflict
  • Intergenerational Bonds

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Eric Bross
Produced by
Gina Black
Music by
Nathan Wang

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Facts

November 17, 2007 · 1 h 30 min · Family, Comedy, Drama, TV Movie

Released
November 17, 2007
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Family, Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
67 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board?"

Questions about Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board?

In the United States, Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from YouTube and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 66 other countries.

Is Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.5).

Is Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board a sequel?

  1. Johnny Tsunami (1999)
  2. Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board (2007)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Johnny Tsunami (1999).

Is Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.